U.S. Route 202 Dedication Ceremony
 
By News Desk
August 15, 2016
 

Construction that started six years ago is now complete with 3 travel lanes both north and south from King of Prussia to Business Route 30 in East Whiteland Township. The official dedication ceremony for the improved expressway was held Friday August 12th at 1:30 PM. Representing the East Whiteland Fire Company at the dedication was Special Fire Police Captain Tommy Cockerham and Lieutenant Randy Cockerham, both having much experience on Route 202 with traffic control during the construction process. Also attending the dedication ceremony, Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards, Congressman Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania State Representative Duane Milne, Senator Andrew Dinniman, Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone, East Whiteland Township Supervisor Sue Drummond and representatives from PennDOT and Allan Myers Construction Company. The Route 202 Expressway facilitates about 70,000 vehicles per day and was an idea launched from the original West Chester By-Pass in 1958. Construction started on the original highway in 1962 and took about 6 years to complete, changing the landscape of East Whiteland Township and central Chester County.
 
Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards speaking to the audience.
Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards speaking to the audience.
A crowd gathers in the summer heat to hear those speaking about the Route 202 project.
A crowd gathers in the summer heat to hear those speaking about the Route 202 project.
 
Horns honking from motorists and trucks on Route 202 near the Park and Ride lot applauding the final phase of construction.
Horns honking from motorists and trucks on Route 202 near the Park and Ride lot applauding the final phase of construction.
East Whiteland Fire Company Traffic 5 on location at the 202 ceremony.
East Whiteland Fire Company Traffic 5 on location at the 202 ceremony.
 
From Business Route 30, North to King of Prussia and South to West Chester.
From Business Route 30, North to King of Prussia and South to West Chester.
The entire Route 202 Expressway from King of Prussia to West Chester is 22 miles.
The entire Route 202 Expressway from King of Prussia to West Chester is 22 miles.